Hard-hitting New Zealand cricketer Colin Munro, known for his prowess in white-ball cricket, has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Despite his hopes of making a comeback for New Zealand at the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the 37-year-old narrowly missed out on selection and has decided to bring an end to his international career.
Munro, a left-handed batter, represented the Kiwis in over 100 matches, with his only Test appearance against South Africa in 2013. However, he made a significant impact in white-ball cricket, recording three centuries and 19 half-centuries for his country.
Remarkably, all three of Munro’s centuries came in the shortest format of the game, making him one of only seven male players to achieve this feat in T20 Internationals.
Having featured for New Zealand in the 2014 and 2016 T20 World Cups, Munro played a crucial role in the Kiwis’ journey to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final against England in 2019.
While Munro will continue to participate in franchise cricket across the globe, he has officially retired from international cricket with immediate effect.
Reflecting on his career, Munro expressed his pride in representing New Zealand. “Playing for the Black Caps has always been the pinnacle of my playing career,” Munro stated. “I never felt prouder than wearing that jersey, and having done so 123 times across all formats fills me with immense pride.”
“Although it has been a while since my last appearance, I held onto hope of a return based on my performances in franchise T20 cricket,” Munro added. “With the announcement of the Black Caps squad for the T20 World Cup, now feels like the right time to officially close this chapter.”
